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2025 RAM 1500
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 380 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2025 RAM 1500, most frequently naming the electrical, driver assistance and engine categories. 8 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 600 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 2024 | 2 | 4 |
| Aug 2024 | 1 | 5 |
| Sep 2024 | 3 | 8 |
| Oct 2024 | 2 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 6 | 16 |
| Dec 2024 | 1 | 17 |
| Jan 2025 | 10 | 27 |
| Feb 2025 | 12 | 39 |
| Mar 2025 | 11 | 50 |
| Apr 2025 | 3 | 53 |
| May 2025 | 8 | 61 |
| Jun 2025 | 19 | 80 |
| Jul 2025 | 9 | 89 |
| Aug 2025 | 12 | 101 |
| Sep 2025 | 17 | 118 |
| Oct 2025 | 25 | 143 |
| Nov 2025 | 6 | 149 |
| Dec 2025 | 21 | 170 |
| Jan 2026 | 13 | 183 |
| Feb 2026 | 13 | 196 |
| Mar 2026 | 28 | 224 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 | 246 |
| May 2026 | 18 | 264 |
| Jun 2026 | 19 | 283 |
| Jul 2026 | 19 | 302 |
| Aug 2026 | 25 | 327 |
| Sep 2026 | 29 | 356 |
| Oct 2026 | 15 | 371 |
| Nov 2026 | 9 | 380 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical20032.3%
- Driver assistance9014.5%
- Engine8513.7%
- Exterior lighting619.9%
- Powertrain (other)528.4%
- Brakes487.8%
- Fuel system243.9%
- Steering233.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
8 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govSEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
While driving the truck I was coming to the stoplight and slowing down in the vehicle completely died. All the instrument panel went completely black so I stopped restarted it and went approximately one and a quarter miles and it did it again while I was stopping. Both times the vehicle restarted fine and drove. The mileage was approximately 26,520. And it happened on 11-8-2026 at approximately 12:37 PM.
- NHTSA ID
- 11776779
- Incident
- Nov 8, 2026
Twice within 3 weeks my truck has shifted to Park when starting to accelerate coming out of a stop, both times while at a stop sign. No indication or warnings.
- NHTSA ID
- 11776013
- Incident
- Nov 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at night with her spouse, the check engine warning light illuminated, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, and the engine required approximately 15 minutes to shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions for recall remedies and software updates; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated again, and during ignition startup, the vehicle jerked, revved, and exhibited hesitation. The contact stated that the flex fuel system experienced an operational malfunction. The dealer was informed of the failure and deactivated the flex fuel system. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the dealer awaited additional diagnostic testing results related to the recurring check engine warning light and drivability concerns. The failure mileage was 3,848.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775995
- Incident
- Dec 27, 2025
- Mileage
- 3,848 mi
Audio system malfunction, EXTREME loud static emitted in cabin. No volume, track, source selections on any controls stopped it. Turning off center console display was the only solution. Completely random, extremely jarring. Would be equivalent to an airhorn in the cabin. Louder than the radio. Traumatic, passengers in car were shaken up, even causing my mother to cry and my wife to not want to ride in the vehicle afterwards. Occurred twice. Dealer blew it off the first time. Second time they think they found a loose connector for internal audio amplifier. Has been silent until recently started 'chirping' the loud noise, but not sustained just a quick intermittent static pop. Terrified to drive. I can provide dashcam video with audio of the second instance.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775928
- Incident
- Feb 1, 2026
I started having problems almost immediately. The screen would turn blue. The radio would come on in another language. Then came the body-panel issues, water intrusion, vibration, steering and suspension concerns, the truck going into four-wheel drive without me commanding it, noises during turns and acceleration, the steering wheel pulling, problems with the instrument cluster, Uconnect messages and repeated electronic issues. The body panels kept shifting. Eventually they began contacting each other and damaging themselves. The mileage intervals between required body panel re-alignments progressively collapsed over time—from 8,886 miles to 12,522 mi to 13,804 mi and then 14,030 mi. At one point it locked into four-wheel drive while we were driving and had to be towed. I sent information I had found while researching issues involving trucks manufactured during the same timeframe. They dismissed it and then torqued the frame bolts to OEM specification, but despite my requests, I was never provided documentation showing that the frame or structure had actually been measured first. After this most recent repair, I grounded the vehicle at the dealership and started putting the records together. I obtained concealed Inv's showing my vehicle identified as non-conformant 15 months earlier. I started comparing that documentation with what I had been told and what appeared on other repair records. I found pre-purchase documents, including multiple concealed pre-sale electrical repair records and Safety Recall 97B (NHTSA Campaign 24V-794) labeled on consumer facing documents as "brakes". I am recovering from cervical spine surgery and have experienced significant symptoms my doctors could not explain, yet my medical documentation repeatedly stated symptoms were worse while driving. whole-body vibration has been confirmed by my doctor as matching my unusual symptoms. And a manufacturer field technician who performed an unapproved software flash while the vehicle is grounded.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775820
- Incident
- Sep 26, 2026
**2025 Ram 1500 Warlock – Complete Electrical Shutdown During Automatic Start/Stop Restart** My 2025 Ram 1500 Warlock, equipped with the 3.0L Hurricane twin-turbo engine, has approximately 22,000 miles and is experiencing a serious safety-related malfunction involving the automatic start/stop system. When stopped at a traffic light or intersection, the automatic start/stop system shuts the engine off as designed. While my foot remains on the brake, the vehicle's electrical systems continue operating normally. However, when I release the brake to accelerate, the engine does not attempt to restart. Instead, the vehicle experiences a complete electrical shutdown, including the instrument cluster, infotainment system, and interior lighting. The transmission automatically shifts into Park, and the electronic parking brake engages. The vehicle remains shut down until I manually press the engine Start button. It then starts normally. There are no check engine lights, warning messages, or other indications of a problem before or after the failure. This malfunction creates a significant collision hazard because the vehicle becomes unexpectedly immobilized at intersections when traffic begins moving. Following drivers may reasonably expect the vehicle to accelerate when the traffic signal turns green. At approximately 1,000 miles, the vehicle previously displayed a battery-not-charging warning. An authorized Ram dealership replaced the auxiliary battery under warranty, and the warning disappeared. The automatic start/stop system operated normally more recently, but this shutdown malfunction has since developed without any known changes to the vehicle immediately preceding the failures. I am concerned that this condition could result in a rear-end collision or leave the vehicle immobilized in an active traffic lane. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this is a safety-related defect affecting 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with the 3.0L Hurricane engine.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775656
- Incident
- Oct 22, 2026
The truck shifts to park on its own. It happens when slowly coming to a stop or when stopped for some particular reason. It has happened several times. It has been taken to the dealer but problem still persist.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775651
- Incident
- Oct 31, 2026
In my truck while driving over the last 6 to 7 months ive been sick off of work around 3 months now just figuring out now that ive had low levels of CO poisoning from my truck.
- NHTSA ID
- 11775078
- Incident
- Apr 25, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Customer May Find The Following Symptoms: Left/Right Front/Rear Button(s) Stuck Down. Front/Rear Utility Light Button(s) Stuck Down. Lock/Unlock Button Stuck. Buttons On One Side Feel Loose, With No Rebound.
POWER TRAIN
GEAR MOTOR - TRANSFER CASE
POWER TRAIN
GEAR MOTOR - TRANSFER CASE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL-On After a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Customer States There Is a Blinking Odometer. Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) Fails With Message To Visit The Dealer.
ENGINE
oil filter If an engine oil leak develops from gasket of a newly installed MOPAR engine oil filter, please replace it with an equivalent BPro brand engine oil filter.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 108 | 9 | 0 | 57.0 |
| 2025Viewing | 380 | 8 | 0 | 57.5 |
| 2024 | 78 | 6 | 0 | 61.8 |
| 2023 | 207 | 11 | 0 | 60.4 |
| 2022 | 640 | 16 | 2 | 65.2 |
| 2021 | 691 | 15 | 1 | 61.2 |
| 2020 | 645 | 14 | 1 | 63.1 |
| 2019 | 1,501 | 30 | 1 | 62.5 |
| 2018 | 669 | 15 | 2 | 64.1 |
| 2017 | 886 | 13 | 3 | 71.6 |
| 2016 | 1,565 | 17 | 4 | 70.0 |
| 2015 | 1,461 | 18 | 5 | 69.5 |
| 2014 | 1,784 | 17 | 5 | 68.1 |
| 2013 | 1,283 | 12 | 4 | 68.7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2009 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 51.5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.